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  1. Scoobyshep

    MEP-802a House hookup

    https://www.leviton.com/en/products/commercial/electrical-wiring-devices/plugs-connectors-locking-receptacles/pin-sleeve#t=Products&sort=%40wcs_site_tree_rank%20ascending&layout=card&f:mad:tsa_device_type=[Inlet]&f:mad:tsa_configuration=[North%20American] select your voltage , inlet, and the...
  2. Scoobyshep

    MEP-802a House hookup

    They make pin and sleeve outlets and inlets. just have to be sure you are 1 ordering the correct gender and 2 the proper volt and amp rating as the pin configuration changes for each volt and amp rating.
  3. Scoobyshep

    MEP-802a House hookup

    You would be better off installing an inlet for the largest current you would be using. IE you have a generator capable of 40 amps and one capable of 60 amps. install a 60 amp inlet. Its safe to use the 60 amp generator and if needed you can plug the 40 amp in as the overcurrent protection is...
  4. Scoobyshep

    MEP-802a House hookup

    at 15 feet and 60 amps 6/4 is sufficent.
  5. Scoobyshep

    MEP-802a House hookup

    Really it depends on what outcome you want. If it were me personally I would pick the loads that must be powered and install them into an emergency panel. That panel would be fed by a transfer switch normally fed from the house panel emergency feed from your generator. you can use a contactor...
  6. Scoobyshep

    MEP-802a House hookup

    In that case with a smaller generator and unpredictable schedules the best bet would be a small panel for critical loads fed through an automatic transfer switch.
  7. Scoobyshep

    MEP-802a House hookup

    Worst case if you arent home to shed the load the generators over current protection should prevent an overload. I have my 004 setup for autostart and transfer, and I've helped hook up several for manual control, it all depends on how far you want to take it and whos gonna be operating it. Sent...
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